The Women Political Leaders Trailblazer Award 2018 recognizes the achievements of women Presidents and women Prime Ministers
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, President of Latvia (1999-2007)
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Maria das Neves, Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe (2002-2004)
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Maria do Carmo Silveira, Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe (2005-2006)
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Laimdota Straujuma, Prime Minister of Latvia (2014-2016)
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